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Israeli Self Defense
3.7 ★★★★☆ 37 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Houston, Texas
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
- Website & schedule israeliselfdefense.net — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 713-252-5836
The classes they run
“Long Answer: Israeli Self-Defense is a Christian-oriented, family-centric, and beginner friendly school that sincerely wants students to learn, grow and succeed.”
“Israeli Self Defense is great for both adults and children wanting to learn self defense.”
“He did a great job of monitoring sparring sessions to ensure the safety of everyone.”
“Long Answer: Israeli Self-Defense is a Christian-oriented, family-centric, and beginner friendly school that sincerely wants students to learn, grow and succeed.”
Other martial arts here
“For more traditional martial arts, the school offers boxing, kickboxing, and jujitsu.”
“Classes offered in Krav Haganah, Maui Thai, Combat Fitness, Aikido, Brazilin Jiu Jitsu, Boxing, Stick-fighting, and Firearms are diverse and compliment one another.”
“Classes offered in Krav Haganah, Maui Thai, Combat Fitness, Aikido, Brazilin Jiu Jitsu, Boxing, Stick-fighting, and Firearms are diverse and compliment one another.”
What members say
“John is super knowledgeable, a great instructor and an all around amazing person.”
“Long Answer: Israeli Self-Defense is a Christian-oriented, family-centric, and beginner friendly school that sincerely wants students to learn, grow and succeed.”
“Long Answer: Israeli Self-Defense is a Christian-oriented, family-centric, and beginner friendly school that sincerely wants students to learn, grow and succeed.”
“Students may choose from a variety of fighting styles that incorporate empty hand, stick, knife, and even firearms techniques and tactics.”
“Classes offered in Krav Haganah, Maui Thai, Combat Fitness, Aikido, Brazilin Jiu Jitsu, Boxing, Stick-fighting, and Firearms are diverse and compliment one another.”
“Alot of Amazing classes, super affordable prizes, patient and knowledgeable teachers best self defense you'll ever go to.”
From the reviews
This program is hands down, the best thing we could’ve chosen for our son to be involved in. He thoroughly enjoys what he’s learning in class; he adores and respects both his coaches, Jacob and Tyrone! He especially enjoys the structure and camaraderie. The coaches are phenomenal and just so great with the kids!
John is one of the best instructors in the area. He is articulate and thoroughly covers the materials and fundamentals of self defense. He covers the importance of distance, timing and situational awareness. He creates an atmosphere that is fun, informative, and most importantly safe.
Absolutely love this place. John is super knowledgeable, a great instructor and an all around amazing person. Definitely recommend any of the classes here!
Alot of Amazing classes, super affordable prizes, patient and knowledgeable teachers best self defense you'll ever go to.
New to muay thai? Start at Israeli Self Defense
Israeli Self Defense comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first muay thai class at Israeli Self Defense
Nervous about walking into a muay thai gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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